With the craft brewing craze taking Delaware by storm, Delawareans may not realize just how many wine bars we have in our Diamond State. From honey mead wine to locally grown grapes, you can find many pairings to go along with your favorite meals. Here are our favorite wine bars in the state!
The Grey Fox Grille & Public House is owned and operated by a local military family determined to create a relaxed, and festive environment. Taking inspiration from Delaware’s state animal, the Grey Fox, the restaurant serves to provide a social yet classy atmosphere filled with quality drinks and foods. They house local craft beers and wines at their bar and you can even rent out one of their rooms for up to 25 people to relax and unwind with.
At the Rail Wine Bar & Grill is located inside the White Clay Creek Country Club in Newark. Pull up a stool at the bar and enjoy the quiet atmosphere. That is when the piano man isn’t playing. Never overcrowded, plenty of fine wines and excellent entrees, At the Rail Wine Bar & Grill will make you want to relax and stay a while after you’ve finished the back nine.
The Eden offers an award-winning wine list and martini bar on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. With over a hundred choices for your palate, there are plenty of wines to enjoy. Not sure what to pair with shrimp Pad Thai or, pan seared day boat scallops, or crispy duck breast? Ask their staff who are more than qualified to help you choose the right wine or martini during your visit.
Fondly named after Delaware’s state bird, the Blue Hen in Rehoboth has a select menu designed to pair well with their menu. Whether you enjoy red, white, or champagne, the Blue Hen has an amazing selection that you can preview on their website. The menu itself is as unique as the restaurant’s name. With meals such as Deer Creek Imperial Buck, Grey Barn Bluebird, 5 Spoke Tumbleweed (raw cow), and an extensive selection of seafood entrees, this restaurant is a rare treat for those who enjoy trying new and exciting flavors.
While not being a wine bar specifically, Nantuckets in Fenwick Island has become a beach tradition for generations of tourists and locals alike for both great food, and great wines and both at an affordable cost. Enjoy raspberry, strawberry and blackberry covered crème brulee as you enjoy a glass of Moscato suggested by the friendly staff. Enjoy a bottle at a discounted price, and enjoy happy hour discounts as well.
Pizza and wine make a perfect pair at Half Full in Lewes. Located right on the picturesque, boutique-filled 2nd Street, Half Full has an authentic wine list carefully selected for their menu and customers, and an assortment of menu items that will pair perfectly with their choice wines. Enjoy prosciutto and pineapple pizza, soup, salad, or amazing desserts like the optimist bar (a pretzel shortbread crust), or a peanut butter krispie. Enjoy wines from all over the world, craft beers, or top shelf drinks mixed by their experienced mixologists.